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Microsoft spends more than 9 billion on research
Microsoft plans to spend $9.5 billion on research and development this year, which a senior executive said is more than any competitor.
Writing a statement of work
As straightforward as it sounds, getting a statement of work (SOW) right is no easy task. But nothing is more fundamental to the success of a project. If the statement of work is too vague, broad or generic, it can leave room for various interpretations, which will lead to trouble down the road. It’s true for an internal project, and doubly true when there are vendors involved.
How to hack WPA wireless security in one minute
Japanese computer scientists have developed a way to break the WPA encryption system used in wireless routers in about one minute.
BP refines £4.7bn operational efficiency plan
Oil giant BP is aiming to remove a total of $7 billion (£4.7 billion) from annual operational costs, aided by a huge overhaul of IT, processes and project management.
Net Neutrality: A simple guide
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CSC issues robust defence of £13bn NHS IT
CSC, a lead supplier alongside BT on the £12.7 billion NHS National Programme for IT, has said it is confident about the future of the programme.
The 15 best BlackBerry apps
We've put together the 15 best apps from RIM's app store BlackBerry App World. These apps will help you be more productive and have fun.
HP workers begin two-day strike
Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union began a 48-hour strike at HP today over a dispute over job security and pay.
Heathrow saves £30 million with business process management project
Heathrow airport has saved £30 million by using software from business process management (BPM) supplier Pegasystems to build a system for managing activity in the airport, from aircraft landings to passenger movement.
British Airways IT worker charged for 'terrorism plot'
A British Airways software developer planned to carry out terrorist attacks by taking advantage of a walkout by airline staff, a court heard today.
Windows XP vs Vista: What you need to know
With Microsoft due to release Windows XP Service Pack 3 at the end of the month and then effectively kill one of its best liked operating systems in June. It will do so despite the fact that there has been a huge backlash against Windows Vista, one that's led many people to plan to skip the upgrade cycle and wait for Vista's successor before dumping XP.
NHS IT in crisis as doctors demand halt to electronic records
The British Medical Association has called for an immediate halt to the multibillion pound rollout of electronic records for NHS patients.
Why ERP is still so hard
ERP failures are commonplace, IT managers still struggle with upgrades and projects only have a seven percent chance of being completed on time. Why is ERP pain by numbers?
10 best Google Android apps
Android phones can be easily customised with new software and functionality from the built-in Android Market, which features thousands of free and commercial applications that do everything from exposing hidden system preferences to allowing you to edit documents.
Former Sun boss spills beans on Bill Gates and Steve Jobs
Jonathan Schwartz has started dishing dirt from his days at Sun in a blog called "What I couldn't say..."
IT personality types: 8 profiles in geekdom
Forget Myers-Briggs. Here are the true archetypes that underlie the IT breed
Microsoft warns Windows XP users, 'don't touch the F1 key'
Microsoft has told Windows XP users today not to press the F1 key when prompted by a Web site, as part of its reaction to an unpatched vulnerability that hackers could exploit to hijack PCs running Internet Explorer (IE).
Run IT as a business -- why that's a train wreck waiting to happen
Everything you've been told is wrong: What IT should do instead
The best way to back up Microsoft Outlook
Don’t have an exchange server but still want to use the Outlook client without the risk of major data loss? It can be done in a number of ways.
Clouds and Storms: Nicholas Carr on cloud computing
Nicholas G. Carr once caused a rumpus by questioning the importance of IT, but as his latest book hits the shelves, is he showing signs of backing down?











